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Germany
Portugal
Area Comparison
Berlin is 8.9x larger than Lisbon
Population Comparison
Berlin has 6.6x more people than Lisbon
In terms of area, Berlin is 8.9x the size of Lisbon. Berlin spans 892 km² (344 mi²) while Lisbon covers 100 km² (39 mi²) — a difference of 792 km². You could fit Lisbon inside Berlin approximately 8 times.
To put Berlin's size in perspective, its area of 892 km² is about 1.1x the size of New York City. Meanwhile, Lisbon at 100 km² is roughly the same size as Paris (city proper).
Germany's capital and largest city. Known as "The Grey City", Berlin covers 892 km² with a population of 3.6 million. The city was established in 1237. Berlin is known for Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall remnants, Museum Island, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the BVG (U-Bahn & S-Bahn).
Berlin has more bridges than Venice — over 1,700 compared to Venice's 400
Portugal's capital, one of Europe's oldest cities. Nicknamed "City of Seven Hills", Lisbon has an area of 100 km² and is home to 0.6 million people. Its history stretches back to 1200 BC. Visitors come for Belém Tower, Pastéis de nata, Tram 28, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Lisbon Metro.
Lisbon is older than Rome by about 400 years, making it one of the oldest cities in Western Europe
Looking beyond city limits, the Berlin metropolitan area covers 3,743 km², which is 1.2x larger than greater Lisbon at 3,015 km². The Berlin metro area is also more populous, with 6.1 million people compared to 2.9 million.
Berlin has a population density of 4,092 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Lisbon, with 5,500 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Lisbon is slightly more compact.
Both cities are in Europe, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Berlin (Germany) and Lisbon (Portugal) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Berlin has a oceanic climate while Lisbon experiences Mediterranean conditions.
Size Ratio
Lisbon fits inside Berlin ~8 times
Density Gap
Lisbon is 1.3x more densely populated
History
Lisbon is ~2,437 years older
The straight-line distance from Berlin to Lisbon is 2,312 km (1,437 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~3h 13m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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